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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
NINA STARVING HERSELF.

Mrs VanZands Says august spiss' Body
was EmbaImcd Too Soon after tho Hang
ing.
CHICAGO, ILL, Nov. 2I.-A local paper
this morning published al article in which
it states that Nina VsDZandt Spies, the
proxy wife, il wasting away, food DO!
having passed her lips since the day BE-
fore the day Spies was hanged. Sae tx
pressed much bitterness, in conversation
with q reporter, against the press
and those who murdered" he
husband. Mrs. VsDZandt appeared
greatly concerned about her daughters
health, and fears the worst. She said;
"Had you heard that al effort was msde
to rescue August after his body reached
the undertaken? Well, it is true. The
physicians used sn electric battery, ap-
plying it 10 his body for an hour or more,
in hopes of tanning into fame the spsrA
Of life which appeared e. linger in us
veins. August never appeared 70 Dc
dead. His lips were moist and rs
cheeks were warm after his body Wss
received from the jsil, but in Augusts
case no encouraging effects were pro
duced, and though at one time tneEe
was spsrk of hope, the doctors soOI
gave it up and permitted the embslmeEs
10 go to work. That WAS great mls-
take. The embslmers began work st z p
m, and he died at II Tney should ns'S
waited several hours, and perhaps dH
or tWO.u
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

| dress to the people. After declaring that
the Prohibitionists desire to do the will
OF the Supreme Ruler and promote the
best interests of humanity, the resolu-
tons declare that voting is duty and
that it Is to be used to protect homes,
lives and property, ''thst the evils of the
liquor traffic have reached q magnitude
that threatens the foundations of our
government and neutrality is
a political crime. The repre-
sentatives of the liquor interests
in the Uaited States are law breakers.
They resist the enforcement of all laws
in the courts. Arson is becoming O wea-
pom in their hands. They even do not
pause at murder. The corrupt use of
money TO control Legislatures is the
graVest problem in the history OF the
country. The saloon has entered both
parties and now rules them both. The
great parties have not taken up the mat
ter. The Democrats made no pretenses
IN It's favor and the Republicans made
nothing but pretenses. We believe the
licensed saloon the enemy of society, the
ally OF anarchists end school of crime,
ana that this menace TO society should be
abolished"
Local option is pronounced "s delusion
and snare, wrong in principle and in
practice failure" A resolution in
dorses the temperance work of the
Knights OF Labor. There was also a
clause fsVoring reduction of the tariff
on necesseries
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
SORGHUM SUGAR.

There are some things which Texas
may manufacture, and there are some
things (which Texas cannot yet hope to
manufacture. TexasH can make sugar,
for the conditions of such manufacture
are, ct least, as favorable here as In Kan
sas which offers a demonstrated sue
cess, as guide to those who may desire
to follow in its footsteps.
West of Fort Worth is vast empire
whose adsptabilitY has been a question
for dispute between the ranch whose
days are numbered, and the agriculturlst
who seeks to "actually settle" the
millions of acres that lie west
of this city. But In all this
dlsputation, no one of either side to the
controversy has yet had the temerity to
deny that West Texas vas untitled for
immense crops Of sorghum. With sugar
mills st Fort Worth, the entrepot of the
west, an impetus would be given to the
cultivation OF sorghum, lingering terror
Of "the drouth" would be re-
moved, population would seek the
cheap lands of whose product there WAS
no question and for which there was a
home market, and Fort Worth would
draw the great west yet closer to its
commercial bosom.
The subject is one worth the lnvestiga-
ton of The people of this city, especially
as it nov has al opportunity to cooper
ste IN such enterprise with men of capt
tsl and experience. Investigation will
cost nothing; the erection of sorghum
sugar mill will cost nc one anything save
those who put their morey il il as an in
vestment, which promises to be remuner-
alive.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
Hoods Sa3's0p0a'iIZO
AND TARIFF ROBBERY

HarpeE's Weekly may be q mugwump,
but none can deny that Harper's Weekly
knows how to popularize itself, and this
comment On the elections is significant
sThe result Of the election in New York,
therefore, is Of national Importance. It
settles the nomination of the President
by scclamation, and it makes the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Blaine extremely improba-
bic. It does more. It suggests the uues-
ton whether party apparently forced to
desert the candidate whom it undoubtedly
prefers is not party in decadence. The
election this year seems to show pretty
plainly that the Republican party
upon q platform of high protection and
q vast surplus, with its demoralizing dis
tribution, and with ar. Blaine as TO can
dldate, would be defeeted. There IS GER
tainly no indication whatever that such
platform and candidacy would win from
the Democrats the state of New York or
sny other state that they now hold, and
since an increase of Republican votes in
Republican states would be OF no avail, it
is not easy to see how such Republican
manifesto would be an earnest of victory.
The New YORK Tribune says that within
ten miles OF the New York City hall is to
be found "wlatever hold the solid south
has upon the government Of the country"
But il within that area the election of
next year will be decided, is the result of
this year likely TO be changed by g
Blaine candidacy and promise of
high taxation? The general esult of the
election, by giving sense Of greater Sc
eurity to The Democratic party, will tend
to the presentation of definite policy
during the coming session OF Congress.
The Presidents nomination being practi-
cally assured, intrigues and opposition
will generally cease, and his recommen-
dations will be accepted as the policy of
the party. An executive recommendation
for reduction OF the surplus by reason
sble revision of she tariff if baffiei By the
Senate would not improve !
prospects No party can sue
ask for popular support upon |
platform of high tsxstion and corrupt
ing surplus merely because it calls it pro-
lection OK American labor or sneers at it |
as three-cen burden"
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
s water Famine
New Orleans Tlmes.Densoorst

Now OIl6dHS -DGnt0CfaE,
The central western states are suffer-
ing severely from one of the worst
drouths they have ever experienced, and
which is making it's II inconveniently felt
in more wSys than one. The crops, par
ttculsrly the grain, were materially re-
duced by the failure of rains in the latter
portion OF the season. We called atten-
ton the other day TO another evil result
ing from this drOuth-the low condition
of the river, including the Mississippi be-
tween Cairo aud Vicksourg, where navi-
CATION has been seriously impeded, and
is worse than it has been any time in
thirty years. The evil has grown worse
each week, and has now resched the con-
dltion OF an actual water famine. Through
out all the southern portion of Illinois
and Indiana the people are suffering for
want of water to drink. Water trains
are now run on most of the illinois rail-
roads, the water being sold by the COM
psnles snd peddled through the
towns. OF course, the people are
put to great inconvenience, but;
with so many roads runningi
through all that part of the state
there is not likely 10 be any positive loss
IA SWIM AhOHd VIC laSh IA SSAuSeEiAss ~
drink The principal danger lies in the
risk from fire. Should 8 confagratiop
break out in any town of the dry section
IL is likely to prove serious indeed, as
there is nothing TO extiDguish it with.
Another natural fesr is that there will be
no rain before freeze sets in. In that
evens positive distress is possible, SIS ii
viii leave the wells and cisterns compsr
IL H.,
lock up large portion ot-the water sup
DIV
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
DEYOURED BIZ HOGS.
The Terrible Fate of an aged Lady Nosr
Paradise, Missouri.

Tho Terrible Fate of an aged Lady Nosr
Paradise, Missouri.
PARADISE, Mo, Nov. ia horrible
discovery was made this morning on the
farm If George Dale, prominent and
wealthy young man residing near town.
His aged mother, Mrs. Delish Dale, has
oeen living with him. A few days ago
he left the farm to be absent for several
days He left word in town for brother
10 look after the mother, and by some &C
cident this word never reached its desti-
nation He returned this morning, and
upon going 10 his home found it deserted,
the door open and swinging to the winds.
He searched through the house for his
mother, his heart sickeniDg with the fear
of foul play, and then searched the barn.
He found nothing to indicate what mad
been the trouble, nor any sign of her, nor
a ythiDg showing whether she had gone
or been taken.
Dale began wandering over the paee
nslf distracted. His sttentisn was Ak
tracted by the punching Of the hogs 10 dH&
of the lot in which they were con-
fined. They We're tearing at some pedu
lar obi ct with their teeth and were fIghs
ing over it. He walked mp to the spau
and TO his unspeakable horror beheld Tie
terribly ilsted form of his mofhers
He seized club snd drove the swineI
sway. and then, half faintiEg sfrDm the
eff ct of the awful and reveiting sDectacle,
carried The remains of bis notheripto the
house and rang the akrm beiIfpr the
neishbors. They rusbed IN and 81. the
terrible sight one or tae Of the womsul
we're completely overcome. The sou
Gorge had in the meantime become
IN ost frantic and for sometime the NJ
post confusion and excitement reigned.
I An examination Of the woman's re-
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
"NOT Gull TY.n

The jury in the case OF Alderman
Tatum charged with selling lumber to the
city of Fort Worth brought in 8 verdict
yesterday Of "not guilty." and every man
who knows 10 Tstum will rejoice for his
sake, for this miserable business worried
the good man.
Judge Beckhsm charged the jury thst
Mr.. Tatum was not guilty unless he con,
sented to the sale Of the lumber prior to
its sale or delivery to the city, and the
verdict Was "not guilty."
The facts are that 10 Tatum was re-
quested to sell this lumber to the city
and that he consulted the City Attorney
on the subject, SIS he wished in his con-
sclentious discharge of public duty to
avoid even tae appearance of evil.
10 Tatum's firm sold lumber to the
city at is cash price, and that firm lost in
the transaction the difference between
the price of the lumber and the value of
ciaF scrip. Aud yet this mans good
name was trailed in the mud and
shield was thus msde-ior whom and by
whom?
10 Tatum has done al ne could for Fort
Worth as sn alderman, and no more hon
est or honorable man lives in the city,bu
we presume Fort Worth will not heEesfter
buy lumber at Is per cent. less thsn dts
value. a.
The instlgetlon of this persecutionsWas
not IN the judge or jury, bat the meA WAC
are responsible for this attack on SIN un4'
sui led name will hear from the people of
Fort Worth next April.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
A HOT CAMPAIGN,
Tho Georgia Prohibition Gle ction the Most
| Exciting Ever Known.

Tho Georgia Prohibition lection the Most
Exciting Ever Known.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 23.-An election in
this city on the question of adopting for
another two years the law prohibiting tie
sale of liquor will take place on Saturday,
when over IL. 600 votes will be cast. The
campaign, as it stood last
night, is somewhat singular
and deploIable. There is total
suspension OF business, and merchants IS
we'll as employees stand in groups on
The merits of the question. Nearly every
business firm in the City is about equally
divided. The women are thoroughly
stirred up, and walk the streets with blue
badges on their breasts. In fact the
women were last night the center of the
fight, having declared their purpose Of
having lunch stands at the different polls
where white ladies will wait upon negro
men who will vote the prohibition ticket
Old people shake their heads az this
innovation, but prominent coIored msn
says of it: 81 see in il the greatest DAN
ger. White ladies are inviting this fGmil-
iarity, and yet if one Of our young mer-
emboldened by this invitation-shouId
speak to one of them, next day he would
stand mighty good chance Ct getting
lynched."
Monday night young gentleman, es-
corting two young ladies from the thea
ter, happened TO remark that he was
''Wet." At once they dropped his arm,
him, snd ", Mt home by them
selves. This social ostracism Is SO pro
nounced that its effects will be felt long
after prohibition shall have become a
desd issue. Both parties have parades
Every night this week. On Friday night
each psrty has announced monster meet
ngs, wi lch will probably last ell night,
so chat the voters may be at the polls
early, ~
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
A GENERAL SUSPENSION,
The Bessemer Iron and Steel ManufactI
exs TO Shut Down December

The Bessemer Iron and Steel Manufactur-
ers TO Shut Down December L.
PITTsBURG, Pa Nov. 18-It has been
definitely and autnoritatively stated that
all Bessemer manufacturers, who have
been for years working harmoniously to-
gether, have decided TO order general
suspension of work on the 1st of Deem
Der. The cause OF the suspension is the
unsatisfactory condition of the rail mar
ket. Many contracts are expiring and
new ones are being held back in the hope
OF lower prices Others are willing to pace
Contracts, but the terms are entirely I'M
satisfactory. The manufacturers say that
prices cannot BE- reduced, owing 10 the
nigh wages and the rates demanded for
ore. The suspension will throw sn i'm
mense number of men out of employ
ment. not only in the mills, but in the
coke regions.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

mains showed that the lett cheek had
been torn away, both eyes had been
gouged out, the breast had been gnsWet
and torn, the right arm had been broken
snd most OF the flesh torn OFF of it, the
fingers broken and most OF them bitten
of, while little was left Of the legs but
broken bones. A brief inquest was held,
and 8 verdict Of death from an unknown
cause rendered.
Theories are DumeEOus-sOme allega
foul play; some Think she fell in the let
while feeling the hogs. Nothing Of value
was missing from the house or premises
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

THE unusually large number of young
men who have been committed to the
state lunatic asylum of Michigan in the
last year and half has led to the discov-
cry that almost all of them smoke cigar
cites to excess. In many cases it is said
to be absolutely certain that cigarette
smoking was the cause of the insanity.
1t is also reported that prominent soci-
ETY. young man in Detroit has been made
deaf by cigarette smoking.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

FORT WORTH can manufacture iron,
leather, sorghum, wool and meat. Atten-
ton to what csn be manufactured here is
what Fort Worth needs. Vain efforts
and impracticable schemes should be left
to the Missionaries Of other towns. Make
Fort Worth the center for manufacturing
the products named, and other towns
may safely be left to amuse themselves
with cotton manufactures.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
One Fact

Is worth aecolumn of rhetoric, said an
American statasman. Isis fact, estab-
lished by the testimony of thousands Of
people, that Hoods sarsaparilla does cure
scrofula, salt rheuu and other diseases or
affections arising Hom impure state or
low condition oftheH blood. 1t also over
comes inst iiEs@ feeling, creates a good
appetite and gives strength to every part
Of theSsystem. Try il, ss
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

! Many persons are troubled with chIC1..
tfndency to constipation. ey are OF 'LL' "a
temperament. he complaint to which 'hey % %
Subject, though east y msGilhle by Ju lCv ys
neaEnent, is many easez az rayaIeu on . "A
sprt 10 drastic purg iveelsnd chol4 OEues; "a
ne humaR ztoSla AMI bewels are line W. .isV
felicats s1smbrane, and not with yu!eanito'..n,ch
sann 81 staac prolonged dreEching VIII i re rs-
ssoxzs ~ ounteTaess an hg5is 81 & ndeDcy !"
cz1zz fitzS,an so effecsnsIy s{fosss tier nd
"a BtfffE It's lhkztive esHcs ia geess . en-
~ gre ss5re. It n&f<n. c9stkiises ne<sse,n,
sIed. - ifss &c 81 Sasszfs lEssr "
th@oSxan Il sfnggfsi, prone es Dig. lieh, 80
encourages appetite and sleep, Fer go
sgue. idDey troubles, nervous co npl ,as7 Ts 81
rheumatism, 1t ia iacomparsole.. vsr
wiz relish them.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
TIE CHEROKEE NATION.
Tho Downings Still Making Trouble in tn
Senate

Senate
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 23.-The situa-
ton st Tahlequah is becoming uneasy.
The Downings are to meet in the council
chamber with the Nationals and show q
disposition to hIibuster until the thirty
days prescribed oy law are up, at which
time the matter of counting the vote for
chief must be referred TO the United
States authorities. The Downings claim
an armed force Of guards Is constantly
kept ia the Senate chamber aud insinuate
that they are to be used to coerce the
Senators, therefore they stay away. 1t is
now ssid maybe an agreement can be had
TO send the question up to the United
States Attorney-Genel al, with the Chero-
Zee laws on the subject, and let him de-
eide tie matter, as many believe The ques-
ton must soon be settled to prevent
bloodsned. War talk is again being IN
dujged In quite freely.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

SPEAKER CARLISLE hss his method CT
reducing the revenues. He wants the free
let on raw material increased SO that the
revenue from this source will be reduced
s45. 600, 900 or $4,000, 900 sud he wants
100000 900 or $25, Zoo. 900 taken from the
internal tax on tobacco. He claims that
this is the administration idea. Free
whisky is not to be one Of the luxur!es of
this administration evidently.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

JUDGE BRIGANCE cancelled the license
of school teacher because the latter was
too fond OF the flowing bowl. The
teacher appealed to Superintendent
Cooper and the superintendent sus-
tAined the judge. The only matter for
surprise is in the fact that the teacher
under the circumstances, had check
enough to appeal.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

FORTY shares of Kelley motor stock
were sold recently for S.. When our
distinguished Minister to Japan learns
this he will count over his stock and pro-
coed ct once to wait for a change in the
rLz
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
Attempted j all Delivery at Bryan.

BRYAN, TEX Nov. 23.-The prisoner.
in the county jail here attempted ias.
night to make their escape, but HetS
prevented after they had broken OUT ~
their cells and were working on the orLCA
wall of the jail building. Their lnsIu,
ment TO effect their escape was an Eoa
lever used for closing the doors anu
which had been almost sawed into so-n'
time since,
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

IT IS hopeful sign for Fort Worth
when the men who made this city the
great railroad center of Texas turn their
attention 60 the problem of cheap coal,
more coal and manufsclu ring enterprises.
Providence hefpa those who help them
selves.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

Consumption, Scrofuia, General De bilify,
WasttBg D1sassss So hfidren, Chronic
Coughs and Bronchi Il can be cured by the
with ID pcphoshfses Pr gfinant physicians
use g ans.Iestify to its gsEat5alue P ase
.seaszthe fzllassing; Il USED srStt,s EmqIsi n
E3ss of ftHsetita EmsciaIifn, Slreplzssness,
eetH All x theseA&ve neX.Ieft andszsbelieve
EyoEE Eseals o1zTas sas casA vel.
D., Lone Star. Tex
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
MINNESOTA PROHIBITIONIsTS.
Resolutions Adopted by the State Oonven
tion at Mime Rpoiis

HON at MIDns HpoIB
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Nov. ga
state prohibition convention was. held
acre Yesterday. There was LARGE at
tendance. Plans for the next cafEpskp
we're adopted. They include the tboIough
organization of the party throughout the
stste in C ngressional snd legislative.
districts, counties and townships Z, the
distribution Of prohibition liteyzsps ana
the raising OF $4,000 as q fund Myerds
he latter objects. Two .5fhoussEd d dol J
iers Was subscribed st thE conyeh long A
state central committee Of l50 Was
elected. The report OF he committee %
resolutions was in the nature of an ad-
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
We Determined to Boom Our Business.

We Determined to Boom Our Business.
Success crogRs our efforts. Daily
sales far in exces&d corresponding days
of last year. RedAet bargains caused the
happy Increase Wsare here for bust.
ness, sEd if itsee in this neck of laud and
fair, hon0rah6 business will bring it,
"we're" gof6g to do ouEshare or maybe
ga little more" .. J. WHITE.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
The Richest Man ,ns.h.worid

Would be poor without hshltA. The dying
miNi ogsire consun1raiEs would exchange
all bets worth for a nss lease of life.
He gould have. bad it for Il sasg had he
uss9Qr. Piesee' GoldeA Medieal. Dis
coseryD before tie dfseasS had reacasd
rs last stsge. Egis Won Erful prepara-
ttgu IS a3poseive aire fer cHnsunptlon if
tsksE IN tine~ For al diseases of the
throst and lungs it Is unedsased. All
druggists.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25

n stYoU can put it in italics that the Fort
I Worth Western will be built" says Vice
President Lawrence. This means that
.oiSe best coal mines In Texas will be
Ugpened up, and that the mann acturins
loom that this city will enjoy will run
re total Of her population up to $1,000
within 8 few years.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-25
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BY THE
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Publishers and Propriet0rs.

THE men in this country who win fame
or fortune are never heard clamoriDg to
have their days work reduced to eight
bnurS